Assistant Civil Engineer - Infrastructure Design

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.
As a world leader in its field, Arup offers the full spectrum of civil engineering consulting services. As part of the Civil Water and Resources team, this role covers a broad range of skills relating to civil infrastructure. In particular, the focus of the Assistant Civil Engineer is to undertake design and consulting services within the Civil Engineering discipline in order to enhance the team’s portfolio of skills and expertise. You will also get the opportunity to work on a variety of Energy, Water, Land Development, Rail and Industrial projects.

The Opportunity:

At Arup, you’ll join a thriving team dedicated to delivering innovative and sustainable infrastructure solutions. As a Civil Engineer you will deliver technical inputs in areas such as earthworks, drainage, HV and EHV cable and substation works, WSUD and ABC Waters design, water transmission and distribution systems, utility diversion works, civil structures and geotechnical works.

In this role, you will:

1. Provide design expertise throughout the project lifecycle, including master planning, feasibility studies, concept design, preliminary and detailed design, and construction support.
2. Contribute to small- and medium-sized projects while serving as a key member of larger project teams. Your responsibilities will include design, technical documentation, cost estimation, tender preparation, project scheduling, and ensuring deadlines and budgets are met.
3. Take responsibility for meeting project deadlines, monitoring budgets, managing resources, and controlling expenditure to achieve financial targets.
4. Play a critical role in growing Arup’s Energy, Water, and Resources Infrastructure capability in Singapore.
5. Collaborate within an extraordinary collective that encourages individuality and fosters diversity of thought and experience.

Is this role right for you?

We’re looking for someone with:

1. A minimum of 1 year (post-tertiary education) of relevant industry experience in Civil Engineering, with a focus on designing roads, utilities, and paving elements in a consulting business environment.
2. Preferably, experience working on-site during construction phases.
3. Strong skills in highway, paving, and reinstatement design; utility, drainage, and sewer works design; and preparation of authority submissions, tender documents, and construction drawings.
4. A track record of delivering development projects through all phases, including pre-concept, concept design, detailed design, and construction, for clients such as local government authorities and private developers.
5. The ability to work on a variety of projects across Energy, Water, Land Development, Rail, and Industrial sectors.

What we offer you:

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together. Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair, and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do. We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling eligible members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

Please see a list of Arup’s Singapore benefits below:

• Hybrid working policy & flexible working hours
• 13th month bonus
• Birthday leave
• Paid parental leave for birth mothers 16 weeks & new parents (excluding birth mothers) 4 weeks
• Purchase Additional leave of up to 20 days (permanent employees)
• Paid Annual subscription to relevant Professional association.
• Reimbursement of Professional Engineers application and examination Fees
• International mobility opportunities
• QP allowance
• Site Allowance
• Work related travel insurance
• Dental expense cover
• Marriage leave (3 days)
• Examination leave (2 days)
• Family care leave
• Bike Loans of up to SGD2000

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.
Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Arup provide an environment where you will make a positive difference.

Our Application Process

Please apply directly through our applicant tracking system. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by Talent Acquisition to discuss next steps. Stay safe online – Arup will never ask for your bank details as part of our recruitment process.
Arup does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies.